I had to show our favorite theme park some love before they close next season. (insert tears here)…read more Great America has given our family so many wonderful memories over the years... We are truly so disheartened that they are planning to turn this cite into more housing after next season. *** Please write to the Santa Clara mayor to try to Save Great America! *** The property is supposed to be designated to entertainment so they shouldn't even be able to convert the land into housing in the first place! Some major city corruption on every level is clearly going on. Back to the happy... My daughter just turned 10 and we made a point to ride every coaster in the park. I would love it if I could do the same with my son in a few short years. I'm sure many families must feel the same way about Great America. We need a theme park to keep some fun in the Bay Area.

I came to California's Great America because I have a Six Flags season pass and thought it would be…read morefun to go down memory lane. I also visited on the 4th of July to celebrate a 50th birthday, which made the day feel extra special. It was a cool experience overall and definitely brought back some childhood memories. That said, I can also see why the park is on its way out. The whole place feels much more geared toward really young kids -- around 12 and under. My daughter has outgrown most of the rides, so there wasn't as much for her to enjoy. The upside was that the lines were pretty short, which was nice. There were a few things I didn't love, like some of the overcharged pay-to-play rides, but the food prices were actually reasonable and the gift shops were fun to browse. The worst part of the day was the parking situation. It was extremely disorganized and chaotic -- no clear line structure, multiple closures, and no one directing traffic in a meaningful way. I ended up stuck in the parking lot along with a lot of other frustrated guests for over two hours. That alone almost ruined the whole experience. Overall, I had a nice time reliving some old memories, but the park definitely has some major operational issues. If you're going for nostalgia or have younger kids, it might be worth it -- just be prepared for potential parking headaches.

Boomerang bay in the summer time is nice for everyone to cool down. You get to enjoy 2 parks for…read morethe price of 1. They have plenty of lifeguards working to ensure safety, but be sure to come early to secure shady seats. These seats fly off the shelf like hotcakes. They have a wave pool, waterslides, a lazy river, a water playground and food areas. You are able to book cabanas. Problem is that you need to book the cabana in advance especially for weekends because they get booked up fast. Looking forward to this summer!!!

Fun, staycation spot local to Bay Area folks…read more I like to come here with my kids. It's super safe. There are lifeguards everywhere. I have no trouble letting my kids just kind of run around and Rome especially in the waddle pool area. There are lots of beach chairs for parents to lie on all the kids do their damage. It is tucked away in a corner, a great America that just makes it feel like it's it's a little world. Love that lazy river. Season pass makes this place well worth it. Recommend for parents with young kids.

Fun! Especially the little kiddy rides that my son can ride. He's Just at the height limit and he…read moreloved it. The park itself isn't big, plenty of parking and it's very chill. We went on a Friday and it was quite empty, really nice actually. Plenty of entertainment for my toddler. There's a small zoo section too. I like that it wasn't too big because it wasn't overwhelming.

Happy Hollow has been a fixture in San Jose since forever. If you haven't visited Happy Hollow, you…read moremust! I have visited Happy Hollow many, many times over the last 20 years. It has only gotten better! Even now, as an adult, I was still able to enjoy many aspects of Happy Hollow. It's great for younger children, and small groups, and would probably be terrific for birthday parties. When I go to Happy Hollow, I like to also visit the Japanese garden and History Park, since they are within walking distance and both are very interesting places. When you go to Happy Hollow, I would consider buying a membership, because it does have some reciprocity with other facilities and if you end up returning to the zoo, it pays for itself. Have a great time at Happy Hollow!

I been on this ride a couple of times, but not the ride I must need to ride every time I go to the…read morepark. It used to be called Survivor the ride, but since Cedar Fair bought them out it is called tiki twirl. The line can get really long, but the longest we have waited is 30 minutes. The nice thing is they have a cart to put in your belongings and you drop it off. Then at the end of the ride you exit the other side and pick up your things. Ride experience, not too bad considering, I do not like rides that go in circles as it makes me dizzy. It is overall fun and a good 3 minute ride. You get use the motion after awhile.

It's more fun than it looks like it would be. Just enough of a thrill but nothing too scary. Wear…read morea hair tie if you have longer hair.

My son got invited to a couple of quick birthday races from his friend at school and he had a…read moreblast. I will say I'm glad I wasn't on the track with these teen boys but I'm glad they had fun. The restroom was nice and clean. I didn't try any food or play any games so my review is based off of my 13 year olds reaction. He enjoyed it so much we found another go kart place in Reno while we were there and took him to that one too!

Where do I begin... called a total of 3 times to clarify information and possible scenarios before…read moredriving up 2-3 hours to celebrate a buddies birthday and have some fun. Unfortunately we only had 7 so we couldn't do the 8 person reservation. I called to get info about wait times (I understand that they can't give me an exact estimate so I told them give me worse case scenario) and I was advised that the group of 7 could have some long wait times so we opted to just come up with 3 of us. Upon arrival, place was dead other than 2-3 staff members within sight. We asked the individual behind the counter some basic questions being first timers at that location, we ended up purchasing 2 races and we received 1 for free because it was Tuesday and that was just a deal they had. After they took our money they said "well it could be about 30 minutes until you all race" which we responded saying that it's totally fine we will hangout thank you. Well since we had 30 minutes to kill why not buy some arcade credits and mess around (very mediocre arcade at best). After we purchased arcade credits, about 15 minutes went buy another employee came up to us to let us know that if we wanted to race we would have to wait till about 4:45-5pm because a group rented out the facility and there's just nothing they can do. Keep in mind when we purchased our races, 2:23pm to be exact, we got told 30 minutes. Somehow between multiple phone calls to confirm before the long drive and the day of upon arrival purchasing our races not a single individual let us know about this possible booking. ALSO no we did not show up before this group event, they were already there. Which in their defense the employee giving us a refund said "well we are not allowed to tell people about bookings". Great totally understandable I run a business my self and I understand private information etc. however the lying of race times, letting us wait for a bit and following up with "if you don't take the refund we will give you 2 extra races" well thanks but I find it hard to believe we got the full reasoning behind the situation... also to add more context, no we weren't those customers causing issues, being overly loud, or causing any sort of issues. Civilized beings and in return got a pretty S*** end of the stick. K1 speed its self is great but this location is ran by some individuals that have zero interest in making the experience rememberable. K1s slogan "Arrive and Drive" they have printed on their business cards left out crucial information. Arrive and drive past. Keep your money and spend it with a business that will give you the proper attention. Not asking to be treated like royalty. Just some common decency.

My husband brought us here. We loved our time. So great that…read morethey sold cold water !!! We enjoyed the train ride so nice and we were the only ones since we came in a week day! I'm looking forward to coming back and bringing more family. Great photos and the ride is definitely worth the price.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 11am. Tickets for train and carousel is $5 per person and…read morefree for kids 2 and under. The train ride is less than 10 minutes with no cover so we brought our hats. It's a quick ride and you pass by the parking lot and a park. My girls enjoyed it. After we played by the nearby park. There is a bathroom close to the train ticket booth and lots of tables to enjoy a snack or even lunch. They were just starting the grill to cook the food for lunch but our girls were hungry so we left to get food elsewhere.

For the price, it's definitely a little gem in Palo Alto. Having a little young, I didn't even know…read morethat Palo Alto had this zoo but we decided to take a trip one day to come check it out. You have to make a reservation I'm guessing so it doesn't get overpacked. As soon as you enter, there's a ton of indoor activities for the little. There's a dino area right outside and then on the other side is where the zoo part is. There's not a ton of animals but the animals that are there were pretty active when we were there. There was a tortoise, birds, rabbits, fish, flamingos that we actually got to feed and a few others that I'm forgetting. Again, not huge but it was enough that we probably spent about a good 2 hours there. After that, there's also a park right behind it so if your kiddos aren't tired already, they can burn off some energy there. If we lived closer, I would consider getting a pass but for now, we'll do some day trips there

Admission I've visited a couple of times - once for a…read moreregular visit and birthday party. During my first visit in May 2026, the admission was $14 per ticket for both an adult and toddler for the 10:00 a.m. reservation. If you're planning a birthday celebration or picnic, there are first-come, first-served tables at Rinconada Park next door. Venue The Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo is exactly that - it's a smaller, toddler-friendly museum and zoo. Plan to visit for an estimated 1.5 - 2 hours, as this should be plenty of time to explore everything. There are both indoor and outdoor experiences, including interactive activities for little ones, an outdoor zoo, complimentary flamingo feeding sessions, and a treehouse-style playground. Animals available included meerkats, flamingos, raccoons, fish, a tortoise, and macaws. Location / Parking The museum is right next to Rinconada Park and there's a dedicated parking lot. It can fill up quickly during popular reservation times and street parking is also available nearby. Customer Service The front desk staff scans admission tickets upon arrival and provides a stamp for in-and-out privileges, which is helpful if you plan to visit the neighboring Rinconada Park.

We had an amazing time with my two kids and husband. This place had super interactive activities…read morefor my 4yr old and 18m old. They enjoyed dressing up in fireman gear, playing with water, doing crafts, playing in the pretend food area, building with blocks, making bubbles, and playing outside. This place has a lot to do and we wished we could have stayed longer. Only part that is annoying is the stroller rule. If your child CAN walk, you can't take your stroller in. Weird rule for a place that caters to kids, including younger ones in that in between stage. Even cmy 4 year old gets tired more than average. And sure, my youngest can technically walk but he can't last the whole time walking. Anyway, we had fun but I felt like I couldn't fully relax.

Pretty freaking amazing children's museum, kids loved it (and the adults had fun hanging out too)…read more Kinda a no-brainer if you have kids -- we have a 4yo but there were bigger kids and even teens here bustlin' around.

So much fun! Whether it's a date or family fun, it's so worth it. The lazy river is one of my favs!…read moreHighly recommend!

This is a ride I enjoy to go on during the park. Beware the hours from from 11am to 6pm on most of…read morethe days. It can go to 8pm in the summer months, but it does have a specific opening and closing hours usuall at 11am. The best time to go is usually in the morning or at night when the line is a walk on. In the afternoon, the line can be an hour long easily but that is when it is the hottest. This ride is a hit or miss when getting wet. You get wet the most when people use the geysers to soak you. There is parts where you get bumped hard on the edges and then when you hit the wave you will get wet as well and your shoes soaked. I have not gotton drenched yet on the ride. You do dry off fast which is great. I believe they have dryers for $5 dollars as well.

The classic mouse type coasters usually I'm not really a fan of these types of rides but this one…read moreis by far the best one I've ever ridden on! This mouse coaster is one of 4 mouse coasters ever built by Arrow Development this coaster is soo well built that it was more expensive that most of your typical mouse coasters so not that many of them ever got created making this one ride very unique! This is by far the best of the mouse coasters I have ever ridden as it's smooth and not so jerky like most other models are it's also a neat little design as it feels like it has more drops and just an all around tighter track layout then other companies models! This ride really is a gem in Great America as it's super fun and perfect for all ages just make sure you get to it kinda early because the line gets very long on busy days as everyone wants to enjoy this Arrow classic!

This line is somewhat long for the most part as it appeals to more the kids and built by Arrow. I…read morereally do not like this ride as it is not smooth and really jerky and shakes you up and down and then when it turns it jerks you side to side which is an uncomfortable ride. Definitely a ride that needs to go away for sure as Arrow is defunct and parts are hard to come by. It is in the back of the park.